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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Boy Next Door: Then, Summer 1984 and Now, November 1997.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gus think of what James does during the dinner party when the dog acts up?
(a) None of the above.
(b) She is neutral.
(c) She is devastated.
(d) She is happy.

2. What reaction do Melanie and Michael have upon finding out about Emily's condition at the time of death?
(a) Disgusted.
(b) Shock.
(c) They knew about her condition.
(d) Angry.

3. What does James do during a dinner party when the dog acts up?
(a) He puts the dog to sleep at his office.
(b) He takes the dog to the woods and shoots it.
(c) He finds a specialist for the dog.
(d) He gives the dog away.

4. What does the dog do that frustrates Gus and James?
(a) The dog has fleas.
(b) Won't sleep outside.
(c) Vomits and wets on the rugs.
(d) Begs for affection.

5. What do the couples in the beginning of the book talk about at dinner?
(a) The quality of their restaurant service.
(b) Their upcoming vacation.
(c) Their children.
(d) Their dislike of the children's relationship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gus do after the dog dies?

2. What piece of information does Melanie latch onto?

3. What does the autopsy report show?

4. Why doesn't Chris fulfill his end of the pact?

5. What is the police detective's name?

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